Senior Application Developer - IT Programmer Analyst 12 (Position Includes NEW Hire Sign-On Bonus)

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Who We Are: The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of the state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance and support. This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB servicing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) .

What We Are Looking For:  We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens.

 Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about IT application development.  This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning you can effectively make oral and written reports, presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation.  You need to be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams.  We need someone who can resolve complex problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions.

About The Position:  As a Senior Application Developer this position performs a complete range of information system analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer systems and applications for Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Assignments will provide for the development, testing and deployment of application releases, updates and modifications within a client/server and web server environment.  Functions include but are not limited to application development and maintenance using HTML5, Angular/JavaScript, ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL, C#, Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Azure DevOps and MS SharePoint.

This individual will be looked upon to provide technical support and leadership to other team members and evaluate new development tools and agency systems. These responsibilities have a critical impact on the client and the success of large, highly visible software development projects. Additionally, this position is responsible for following agency processes, procedures, standards, and State Unified Information Technology Environment (SUITE) methodologies; maintaining and updating documentation and specification of the systems; working directly with the client on business requirements; developing specifications and system-related documentation; and for training and coaching team resources.

Position Location/Remote Office:  The office is located in Lansing, MI.

The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. Agency Services currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

What We Offer: The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.  We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a high paced environment, we are really interested in hearing from you.  Please consider sending in your application today.

Online application must contain detailed work experience. It will be used as the primary source for the review of your qualifications. For more information about this posting, please review the position duties listed in the provided links:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12

Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12

Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12

Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics AND two years of experience as an application programmer.

OR

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND four years of experience as an application programmer.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

• Attach a cover letter.

• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

• We DO NOT accept foreign degrees that have not been evaluated to represent education equivalent to similar studies at an accredited US college/university.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions (Download PDF reader)

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The Office of Career Services offers current State Employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.